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A-K Valley swimmers get shot at PIAA gold this week
March 11, 2019
Rachel Halapchuk is a four-time WPIAL medalist with two each in the 100-yard butterfly and 100 backstroke.
Greensburg Salem softball looking to contend in new section
A move to a new section could be the right formula for the Greensburg Salem softball team this season.
Norwin girls overwhelm opponents with depth, substitutions
Usually by state playoff time, basketball teams have pared their rotations down to a workable number, maybe six or seven players.
Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for week of March 11, 2019
If this week’s Trib HSSN boys’ basketball state rankings look familiar, there’s a simple reason.
Similiarities exist between PIAA basketball opponents Monessen, Bishop Carroll
It will be a “Dog Day Afternoon” tonight at Greensburg Salem as Monessen takes on District 6 runner-up Bishop Carroll in a PIAA Class A second-round game.
Mt. Pleasant’s Gardner, Belle Vernon pair among top seeds at PIAA swim championships
Four Westmoreland County swimmers are among individual favorites at the PIAA Class AA championship meet Wednesday and Thursday at Bucknell.
Franklin Regional hockey relishing underdog role
After years of being one of the top-seeded teams in the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs, Franklin Regional is relishing its underdog role this postseason.
Westmoreland PIAA basketball capsules for March 12, 2019
Tuesday’s games
Hopewell’s Ealy, Kiski Area’s Miller picked for PA All-Stars at Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
Fresh off winning their first PIAA championships over the weekend, Hopewell’s Jacob Ealy and Kiski Area’s Darren Miller were picked to represent the PA All-Star team at the upcoming Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic.
After reaching WPIAL finals, Seneca Valley linemen drawing college offers
Seneca Valley reached the WPIAL football finals last fall behind a strong offensive line, and college coaches have taken notice.
Trib HSSN PIHL Team of the Week: Franklin Regional
After back-to-back Class A Penguins Cup championships, Franklin Regional exited the postseason earlier than they hoped last season, bowing out in the quarterfinals to eventual Double-A champion Armstrong.
Deer Lakes softball hopes to get back on track this season
The Deer Lakes softball team was denied a seventh straight section title last spring and suffered a WPIAL first-round exit, an uncharacteristically early exit for the Lancers after advancing to the WPIAL title game five times in the previous six seasons.
A-K Valley athletes dot rosters for Roundball Classic
The Alle-Kiski Valley will be well-represented at the Roundball Classic.
Broadcasts planned this week on Trib HSSN
The Road to Hershey shares the postseason winter spotlight with the Penguins Cup hockey playoffs this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Quarzo, Anderson run personal bests at New Balance Nationals Indoor
Brownsville’s Gionna Quarzo and Greensburg Salem’s Malia Anderson, two of the WPIAL’s top runners, set personal bests Sunday at the New Balance Nationals Indoor in New York.
Burrell hockey eyes payback against Connellsville in PIHL Division II semifinals
A month ago, the Burrell hockey team skated into Connellsville looking to wrap up an undefeated regular season. Instead, the Bucs got a reminder of what could happen if they don’t play what coach Max Rickard calls “the Burrell way.”
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Bethel Park
Bethel Park improved to 22-3 and defeated a district champion in the opening round of the PIAA playoffs, earning Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week
New Castle rink wins $100,000 ‘Renovate the Rink’ contest
Hess Ice Rink in New Castle won the inaugural “Renovate the Rink” contest and will receive $100,000 for improvements from the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Pittsburgh Commercial Construction.
Southern trip gives Deer Lakes baseball time to build into winner
Graduation hit the Deer Lakes baseball team hard the past two seasons.
